Adjusting The 4-Way Lumbar Sup Port - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Seats
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Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
height
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X
To lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and fitting the rear seat head
restraints
G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
The rear head restraints on the outer seats
can be removed and refitted.
X
Fold the seat backrest slightly forwards in
order to remove the head restraint
( Y page 272).
X
To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X
Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X
To refit: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X
Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
To raise the backrest contour
:
To soften the backrest contour
;
To lower the backrest contour
=
To harden the backrest contour
?
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or
a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may